Oh hell yes...

"Oh hell yes!" the man shouted back, "We have nowhere else to send them. Look, there should be a second box fixed inside of the shipping crate, inside is a big metal suitcase with all you need to know about caring for these two. Look, do this for us and we'll not only cover all food expenses, but we'll pay you as well!"

"Pay me?" James asked, his interest suddenly peaked, "How much?"

"Don't know, you'll have to talk it over with the big heads up at the top," the man sighed, "It was hard enough just for a peon like me just to get clearance for this to happen, you know. Anyway, good luck, and we'll send a vet over soon to give them a check up. Thanks a shitload, bye!"

"Wait!" James shouted at the man, swearing when the dial tone buzzed in his ear, slamming down the phone angrily, before looking at the startled lioness at his feet, "Well, looks like we're going to be getting to know each other for a while."